Airport Catering Production Supervisor

Want a high-flying career for the world's largest air services provider? Come join our high performance Melbourne Airport Flight Catering team as an Airport Catering Production Supervisor in a permanent full-time position.What does a typical day look like?The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and manage all assembly and packing operations within their designated area of control.In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Provide direction, support, and guidance to a team of Catering Attendants.
• Proactively manage your team's performance, including training and coaching.
• Supervise all production activities to ensure that all flights are meticulously packed according to specified standards.
• Investigate, analyse, suggest, and implement corrective action plans to resolve assembly issues.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed, reviewed, and actioned with due diligence.
• Regularly monitor and review plans to implement changes to customer requirements.
• Ensure team members are set clear and consistent goals and expectations relative to their KPIs with regular follow-ups.
• Have a complete understanding of and adhere to dnata catering policies and procedures.
• Motivate and inspire team members by creating an environment oriented toward trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.
• Plan monthly/weekly work allocation, staff roster, and scheduling

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Demonstrated success in working within an operations environment.
• Experience in working in a Food Hygiene/Health & Safety/High Security environment is preferred.
• Previous experience in managing more than 30 frontline staff.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience in managing a diverse group of employees.
• A strong commitment to food safety and compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment is preferred but not essential.
• As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
• Competitive salary.
• Free daily staff meals, and uniforms provided.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

About Us:We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visit our Australian careers website and watch a short video here:Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume and a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.